Breakfast Dilemmas

Growing up, good ‘ole Betty Crocker muffins were the occasional breakfast for busy school mornings. Laden with sugar and fat, I had no problem scarfing them down. However, every time I got to school you would think I had skipped breakfast that morning. My stomach growled uncontrollably and school work was the last thing on my mind. All I could think about was lunch. Even though the calories from the muffins should have kept me full, the lack of fiber and nutrients left my body with a rapid metabolism and sluggish mood.

Without a doubt, breakfast is the most important meal of my day. Knowing I have more energy, concentration and satiety when I choose a nutritious breakfast, simple carbohydrates no longer have a place at my breakfast table.

What I find especially surprising is that most American breakfast foods are terrible options for maintaining energy levels and fullness throughout the morning. A few that come to mind are: doughnuts, biscuits, dry cereal and – dare I mention – pop tarts. It’s no wonder the issues mentioned above are rampant in society today. Our children eat these foods for breakfast and we wonder why they can’t stay focused in school. Adults eat these foods for breakfast and we wonder why we’re so tired. A major reason is we’re feeding our bodies with crap.

In order to stay focused and full throughout the morning, the human body relies on whole grains, fruit, nuts, seeds, vegetables, eggs, etcetera. This should be the bulk of the diet instead of refined sugar and unhealthy fats.

Health Benefits

So what makes these muffins super healthy? Let’s just take a look at the ingredient list, shall we?

Oats

Bananas

Carrots

Dried dates

Whole wheat flour

Chia seeds

Hemp seeds or nuts

Coconut flakes

Unlike the Betty Crocker muffins I used to consume, these banana oatmeal muffins are packed with whole grains, fruit, nuts/seeds, and even a vegetable. With all of these ingredients combined, the nutrients provided to the body are fiber, omega-3 fats, vitamin A, potassium, B vitamins, iron, and more. I’d like to see all those nutrients popping up on a Betty Crocker muffin box!

And these muffins are some of the moistest muffins I’ve ever had. Seriously! Even with all that fiber. So yes, friends, it is possible to have a fiber-loaded AND moisture-packed muffin. These muffins attest to this fact, which makes them a true win-win. As a side note, homemade muffins are one of my favorite things to make ahead for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. That way, I always have something on hand and can avoid regretful decisions.

I hope you are inspired to get in the kitchen and whip up a batch of these healthy goodies!

If you make these muffins, I would love to hear how your morning turns out after eating these for breakfast. And if you’re on Instagram, snap a pic of your muffin creation and tag me @simplenaturalnutritionbykim so I can see!

2 comments to "
Super Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins "

Made these last night and they turned out well! I didn’t realize they were vegan until I started putting it together, but they definitely don’t taste vegan! They were super moist! I used almond milk instead of soy and almonds instead of hemp seeds, since that’s what I had on hand. Instead of grating carrots, I used the matchstick size ones from the grocery store. While it worked, it made the muffin a little more chewy/crunchy than I would have preferred. I did have to eat 2 of them to make it to lunch, but I didn’t mind at all! Thanks for the recipe!